Roosting pockets x3

These roosting pockets can provide safe, cosy places for small birds to shelter from the weather and predators.

They are handmade from mixed natural materials and have two entrance holes.

Supplied with sturdy wire clips to attach to a branch or trellis.

Set of three roosting pockets.

Colours may vary due to the seasonal nature in the natural materials these nests are made from.

With a wide range of expertly-designed bird housesto choose from, you can easily provide a safe, welcoming home in your garden for different wild birds. RSPB Shop also provides advice on where to locate your bird house. Help us give nature a home!

Product information

These roosting pockets can provide safe, cosy places for small birds to shelter from the weather and predators.

They are handmade from mixed natural materials and have two entrance holes.

Supplied with sturdy wire clips to attach to a branch or trellis.

Set of three roosting pockets.

Colours may vary due to the seasonal nature in the natural materials these nests are made from.

With a wide range of expertly-designed bird housesto choose from, you can easily provide a safe, welcoming home in your garden for different wild birds. RSPB Shop also provides advice on where to locate your bird house. Help us give nature a home!

Product details

SpecificationHeight 17 cm
Width 12 cm

R0115

Advice

Roosting pockets are best in a sheltered place, preferably facing south or east, out of prevailing wind that could drive rain into them. They should be fixed to a firm surface like a post or a tree trunk (using the wire clip provided), not swinging free in the wind. Choose to leave either the large entrance hole or small entrance hole facing out, as that will allow smaller or larger birds inside. Don't leave it with both holes open, as this could allow a through draft.

Delivery & returns

RSPB Shop offers a no-quibble free returns policy. We hope you will be delighted with every purchase, but if not, we will offer you a replacement or a full refund - whatever the reason. Just let us know within 90 days of delivery by contacting our customer service team on 0345 034 7733. Full details of our returns policy >

Ratings and reviews

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Average Customer Reviews

I bought three of these little pockets last year and placed them in various parts of the garden to see where them might be used. To my surprise, the one closest to the house was as 'usable' as the others. One I placed in a Yew--quite obscured, but used, and two amongst the climbing hydrangea. Those two, I added some cedar boughs, leaves, and twigs above and below. The one closes to the house had a couple of robins which raised 2-3 broods of chicks. Those robins were use to me, coming near for the small suet pellets I would toss to them. Now that it is winter, they are using them to roost. I've recently sited an additional one in a Yew for other small birds. I may try the new nesting ones soon.

RSPB responseThank you for your review. It is great to hear that these nesting aids are making a difference by providing a home for the birds in your garden!

Value for money

5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

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Olivia

22/Dec/2017

Not what I expected but it is a great product

I have recently bought these for my dad for Christmas and each beatbox is different in shape slightly. Be aware that sometimes the small hole is sometimes really small- too small for any bird, even a wren. However; I have chosen to use the bigger entrance on that box. One of them is slightly broken but there aren't any major issues-all in all this is a fantastic product that I would definitely recommend

RSPB response: Thank you for your review, I am sorry to hear one of the items you received was slightly broken. Please contact our customer service team who will be able to arrange a replacement. We ensure that our roosting pockets meet the correct dimensions for birds to be able to gain access; if you feel you have received a faulty pocket as the entrance is too small, please also highlight this with our customer service team. Other than that, we are pleased to hear that you do feel this is a fantastic product.

Value for money

5 out of 5

Quality

4 out of 5

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Cassandra

15/Aug/2017

Winter warmth

Very cute sanctuaries for my smaller feathered friends. I am going to install the six roosts amongst the dense ivy using cable ties, instead of the string they come with. I might even add some plastic roofing...? Hmmm....Half round guttering seems practical and cheap! Next purchase will be suet balls.....a really big box should see us through the winter! Fingers crossed ;)

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5 out of 5

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4 out of 5

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Elizabeth

24/May/2017

Review of roosting pouch.

I am really pleased with the product. I have a wren family using a pouch near my window and I am so pleased to be able to help these lovely little birds. The adult bird has lined the pouch with moss and made it into a cosy home for the youngsters. I'm thrilled!

Value for money

4 out of 5

Quality

4 out of 5

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No we wait

01/Feb/2016

No takers yet but looking hopeful

I've places these three pockets in various places in my garden. The one in the hedge has attracted a lot of attention from a robin a long-tailed tit recently although i've not yet seen anything go in or out of them. At least they know that they exist should they need somewhere to hunker down.

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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Motte 1

12/Apr/2015

Robins like 'em!

I've had mine for quite a while and they are rather dilapidated. I'd intended to dump them this spring and replace them. I have no idea whether they have been used for there original purpose or not but to my surprise and delight a robin family is up and running in the one we have in our tiny courtyard area. Four chicks, eyes open and looking good so far.

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3 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

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Assunta

10/Oct/2014

great

I hung the pouches on the trellis a bit hidden in the foliage and it took a while but I finally saw a wren living in one of them. I was over the moon and very happy with the purchase. I only had to replace the wire provided with a longer more flexible one.

Value for money

4 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

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Peter

24/Feb/2013

Poor quality, disappointed.

These are cheap but poor quality, I suppose you get what you pay for. The holes are not uniform in shape or size and one of the three I got has more of a slit than a hole. It looks as though it has been squashed in from the side. Disappointed.

RSPB response- Thanks for your review. Sorry to hear you were not happy with the product. Please contact our customer services team if you'd like a replacement or refund

Value for money

1 out of 5

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2 out of 5

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Lenore

27/Jan/2011

Not sure I've got it right!

These look and seem ideal, and maybe the birds just need more than 3 months of winter to discover and get into them, or maybe I've just put them in the wrong place. More detailed instructions on how and where to install these would be greatly appreciated! I am a complete novice when it comes to birds so don't know if I can leave both holes open, and how 'sheltered' they have to be. Not sure if they need to be fixed to a branch or if can they swing from their top attachment...